Best Prices On Pelikan M405?

[itsallkg]

I'm looking to get my first Pelikan, an M405 in the blue-striated variant. I've read multiple reviews of the pen, and many say they bought it new for less than $200. However, I'm only seeing prices in the high $200's online. Why is there this jump in price, and where should I look to get a good price? Thanks for your time, and have a great day!

[Lam1]

The M405 blue is a beautiful pen, I'm sure you will love it.

 

As for the prices, below $200 I've only seen from abroad. In the U.S. The prices are much higher than that.

 

Many people seem to buy it from Amazon.de . Sometimes it comes without the box and papers, from what I've heard. I've bought several pens from the site Martiniauctions. There are several options in that site, but you better ask about the box and papers in advance (if that is important for you), because sometimes those are not included too. I don't know if either of these vendors are authorized Pelikan dealers.

[itsallkg]

Thanks for the response. Would you say the blue M405 is still worth it at the higher price?

[sargetalon]

The best prices will be found overseas unless you are overseas and subject to the VAT. Pelikans have steadily been increasing in price over the years. I love the M405 in blue. It's a nice look. Is it worth it? Only you can decide that. I say yes but that's just my opinion. Good luck tracking one down.

[katerchen]

Start with Rakuten Global. There are a few recommendations over in https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/forum/109-market-watch/

[ian1964]

You can regularly pick up M400/M405 for around 130 Euros (No VAT outside the EU) from Martini Auctions. However, mostly will be delivered in a small Pelikan Cardboard box. Regina from Martini Auctions is a quality seller and one can grab some great deals.

[Lam1]

Thanks for the response. Would you say the blue M405 is still worth it at the higher price?

I agree with Sargetalon on this, only you can say if it is worth a higher price for you.

 

That being said, I have paid more than that ($229) for the M405 Blue striped on massdrop and paid close to $300 for the M400 White tortoise, before I knew of Martini auctions. So, I do think that they are worth it, but that is my personal opinion.

 

Recently I have learned to look for the better deals. I only make sure that I get the box and papers (even if I have to pay a little bit more, just because I care about that stuff). I don't care about being an authorized dealer, since Pelikans rarely give you any trouble and Pelikan Germany will honor the warranty (although Chartpak/USA won't) - again, that is my personal view and the price is worth the risk for me. However, if you do want an authorized dealer you can still get a very good deal from most vendors in Europe since we don't pay VAT (also Japanese vendors seem to have good price, as mentioned above).

Edited September 2, 2015 by Lam1

[itsallkg]

Thanks for the suggestions. I actually figured out that an M805 would be more suitable for my hand-size, and I was able to snag one used for a great price. Thanks once again for the help!

[Lam1]

The M80x are amazing! Great choice and I hope you like it. Congratulations.

[itsallkg]

The M80x are amazing! Great choice and I hope you like it. Congratulations.

Thanks!!!